The world’s first “Bikini Art Museum” takes visitors on a journey through the history of swimwear, with curiosities and cheerful moments, media-based staging, and interactive hands-on elements for kids and teens.

Experience the first international museum for bathing culture, including the SelfieARTmuseum with 50 photo hotspots.

Discover over 1,200 irreplaceable exhibits in a multimedia journey around the globe for young and old alike! Summer, beach, swim trunks, and love too—that’s what the BikiniARTmuseum is all about, the world’s first central place where all historical and contemporary knowledge from around the world on the subject of swimwear and swimwear culture is brought together and presented to the public.

What makes it special: the collections and artworks are surrounded by visionary design and accompanied by electrifying staging. Strong emotions and the most beautiful memories are awakened here.

What is there to see? History, art, and lots of movement

Over 1,200 irreplaceable exhibits in a multimedia journey around the globe. Here, you can immerse yourself in the promising and aesthetic connection between art and swimwear.

- HISTORY: A journey through three centuries and all continents

- ART: Whether paintings, photographic art, or sculpture - surprising rarities and unique pieces from all over the world

- MOVE: Media-based staging and a wide range of interactive hands-on activities

Experience for Kids - Play & Fun

At the BikiniARTmuseum, children are the stars. In addition to an artistically designed outdoor area, the museum invites kids of all ages to join in and marvel with many interactive elements. Real surfing fun awaits on the wobbly surf installation, and the 2.50-meter-tall hunter “Keiji Kamehameha” makes even the smallest children’s eyes light up. Children and teens can look forward to dedicated areas and a knowledge-and-experience course: anyone who completes everything receives a reward.

Overnight stay

Right next door, the 97 comfortable hotel rooms at the Best Western Hotel leave nothing to be desired. This makes it easy to combine your visit with the eight other first-class offerings of the A6 Boulevard: with the Hockenheimring, the Thermen & Badewelt Sinsheim, the Tripsdrill Adventure Park, or experimenta Heilbronn, there is no better location for learning, researching, bathing, exploring, entertaining, and enjoying.

The Bikini Code – Guided Tours

Track down the protagonists, inventors, and trendsetters, as well as the strong women who stood up against the many bans on swimwear. Whether as a group trip, class excursion, or study visit: the world’s first BikiniARTmuseum offers varied programs for young and old alike.

Meetings & Celebrations at the BikiniARTmuseum

At the BikiniARTmuseum, you don’t just celebrate in a unique atmosphere. You also have the opportunity to make your event an unforgettable experience with a wide range of supporting programs. How about a fashion show with the Eiffel Tower in the spectacular two-story Louis Reard Show? In the DeLuxe Penthouse BikiniCube, literally the crowning glory of the house, nothing is left to be desired across 80 square meters: exclusive interior design at its finest, a fantastic view, an atmosphere to dream and feel at home in, Apple docking station, and wellness bathroom. The conference room of the Best Western Hotel located in the building, or the Louis Réard Suite, are also available at any time for presentations and celebrations.

Room 1: Conference room Best Western Hotel | Capacity for up to 30 people

Room 2: Museum as event location | Capacity for up to 80 people

- Catering available

- Bar

- Space for DJ/band

- Lectern

- Sound system, microphone, Wi-Fi, projector, screen, monitor, HDMI cable, as well as presentation kit, flip chart, notice board, and pointer available

- Step-free access and elevator, accessible toilet, and doors at least 90 cm wide

- Outdoor area

- Accessible parking, bus parking, EV charging station, and motorhome parking space

- Guided tours available

- Public transport stop: 180 m away

The World's first Community of Swimwear. Join the Revolution.

Notes & info

- bwegtPlus partner - discount on the ticket fee for holders of a same-day bwtarif ticket

- A bus line runs from Bad Rappenau station almost to the museum entrance